Torpado T481 Albatros

There's nothing like the feeling of riding a classic hardtail, except this – trusted XtC design updated for bang up to date 27.5 wheels. Race it, win it, love it.

With its ALUXX SL frameset and 27.5 geometry, the XtC 27.5 blends quickness and control. The proprietary ALUXX SL alloy from Giant's own forging facilities is stiffer and lighter than 6061-series aluminum, while PowerCore – a massively oversized bottom bracket/chainstay area with fully integrated 86mm BB and asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside for unprecedented pedalling stiffness.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Black/Blue
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork: Fox 32 Float CTD Evolution 27.5″, 100mm Travel, QR15, OverDrive 2 Tapered Steerer
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Connect XC, 19mm rise, 690 x 31.8mm
Stem: Giant Connect SL, OverDrive 2, 8 degree rise
Seatpost: Giant Connect SL, 27.2x375mm
Saddle: Giant Contact (Forward)
Pedals: N/A

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano XT, 2x10s
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow+, 10s
Brakes: Shimano XT, M785
Brake Levers: Shimano XT, M785
Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36, 10s
Chain: KMC X10 w/ Missing Link
Crankset: Shimano XT 38/26
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Press-Fit

WHEELS
Rims: Giant P-XC2 27.5
Hubs: Giant Tracker, sealed bearings [F] QR15 Thru-Axle, [R] 135×5 QR
Spokes: Stainless, double-butted, black w/ alloy nipples
Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 27.5×2.1″, Folding Performance

WANT TO RIDE LIKE DOWNHILL WORLD CHAMPION DANNY HART? YOU CAN START BY GETTING ON HIS BIKE.

At the core of this competition-oriented downhill flyer is an impressively light, strong and agile frameset. The radically hydroformed tubeset utilizes the latest, lightweight co-pivot design to shed grams while maintaining outstanding stiffness and durability

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: White/Black/Light Blue
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium, 8″ Maestro Suspension
Fork: RockShox BoXXer R2C2, 8″ travel, Coil, adj. beginning and ending-stroke rebound, high and low-speed compression
Shock: RockShox Vivid R2 Air [differs from picture]

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Contact AM, Low Rise, 750mm, 31.8
Stem: Giant Contact DH, Direct Mount
Seatpost: Giant Contact, 30.9
Saddle: Fi’zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Manganese Rails
Pedals: N/A

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: SRAM X7, 1×10 Speed
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-Speed
Brakes: Avid Elixir 7, [F] 200mm [R] 180mm rotors
Brake Levers: Avid Elixir 7
Cassette: SRAM PG1070, 11×26 10-Speed
Chain: KMC X-10
Crankset: Truvativ Descendant 36T w/ MRP G2 Mini SL
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP

WHEELS
Rims: DT Swiss EX-500
Hubs: [F] Giant Tracker 20mm Thru-Axle, [R] DT 350 12 mm Thru-Axle, 32h
Spokes: DT Competition, 14/15g
Tires: Schwalbe Muddy Mary, Evolution DH, 26×2.5